Delta 2914 | Anik A3

United States Air Force flew Delta 2914 | Anik A3 on a Delta 2914 out of Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA, placing its payload in GSO.

Launch time
Status
SUCCESS
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission type
Communications
Rocket
Delta 2914
Launch site
Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
Launch pad
Space Launch Complex 17B
Payload
—
Target orbit
GSO
Delta 2914 | Anik A3 cover image

Mission timeline

  1. 1975-05-07T23:35:26.000Z
    Liftoff
    Delta 2914 roars off the pad at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA.
  2. Max-Q
    The vehicle reaches Max Q, the highest aerodynamic load of the flight.
  3. Main engine cutoff (MECO)
    MECO — first-stage propulsion ends after a nominal burn.
  4. Stage separation
    Clean stage separation confirmed.
  5. Second-stage ignition
    The upper-stage engine lights up after separation.
  6. Orbit insertion
    Orbit insertion confirmed — now circling in GSO.
  7. Mission success
    All mission objectives achieved.

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